Cody Bates

As a growth-focused and insightful executive, I have 10+ years of significant experience in developing and implementing the financial strategy for the company, aligning it with the overall business objectives. Being a forward-thinking and impactful leader, I have created and managed the company's financial planning and budgeting processes to ensure financial stability and growth. I am a strategic expert with a keen focus on overseeing the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for stakeholders, including investors and the board of directors. I have utilized my analytical mindset for identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks that could impact the organization's performance or stability. I strive to manage the company's capital structure, including debt and equity, to optimize financial performance. A few of my career highlights include: • Orchestrated an extraordinary transformation, slashing the dealership group's charge-back ratio from 12%-15% to an exceptionally lean 4%-5% while delivering a substantial boost to profitability. • Pioneered a financial revolution at the central dealership hub, catapulting annual back-end (Finance Profit) revenue from $600K to a staggering $1.4M and setting a new standard of excellence. • Revolutionized the product landscape by introducing cutting-edge offerings within the dealership group and propelling both profits and customer satisfaction to unprecedented heights. "[The CFO may be the most important hire a CEO makes]." - Peter Thiel